Grass-fed burgers, housemade fries and tatertots, as well
as a great craft beer list are the backbone of this pub�
Hours: M–Th, 11:30am–midnight; F–Sa, 11:30am–1am;
Su, 11am–10pm� ;I;;$$

Allen Street Hardware

245 Allen St., Buffalo; 882-8843

Built in an old hardware store, this small, pub-like restaurant serves a wide range of wines by the glass, soup,
salads, sandwiches, and bar fare� Hours: Su–Th, 5pm–
midnight; F–Sa, 5pm–2am� ;I;;;$$

Allen Street Poutine Company

242 Allen St., Buffalo; 883-7437

Handcut fries, gravy, annd cheese curds are just three of
the reasons Buffalonians love poutine almost as much as
Canadians do� Hours: Su, Tu–Th, 11:30am–1am; F–Sa,
11:30am–3am� ;$

Amy’s Place

3234 Main St., Buffalo; 832-6666

A quirky Main Street staple known for its vegetarian dining
options and large portions� Hours: daily, 6am–9pm� ;;$

Apertivo

9430 Transit Rd., East Amherst 689-3663

A melange of Mediterranean dishes from arancini to fish
tacos to souvlaki to ratatouille served in a casually elegant
environment� Hours: M–Th, 11am–10pm, F, 11am–11pm,
Sa, 4pm–11pm and Su 4pm–9pm, ;;;;$$

Brings the authentic cuisine of Spain to Western New
York for the first time, including incredible tapas, cocktails and Spree Best Of award winner for desserts and
best new restaurant� Hours: Tu–Th, 11:30am–2pm and
5pm–9pm, F–Sa, 1:30am–2pm and 5pm–10pm, Su,
11:30am–2pm� ;;;$$